vitellarium

(vītˌl-ârˈē-əm, vĭtˌ-)

noun pl. vi·tel·lar·i·ums or vi·tel·lar·i·a (-ē-ə)

A group of glands that secrete yolk around the egg in those invertebrates, such as worms, whose eggs do not contain yolk.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Latin vitellus, egg yolk; see vitellus

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